During my years at CNE, not only have I loved the job, but I’ve also come to appreciate the great things the Cherokee Nation is doing with its gaming profits. “The gaming industry was always intriguing and seemed like a great way to make a living. “I started my career with CNE as a card dealer and a way to just get my foot in the door,” said McReynolds. He joined Cherokee Casino Roland in 2003. McReynolds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 20 years of operational management experience, the last decade of which has been working in gaming operations. Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials have named Chad McReynolds as the new general manager of Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland.